Overview

• Sanctions begin on November 17 for vests in areas under internal emergency declarations, with helmet penalties from November 18 there and nationwide from December 18.
• Each violation carries a S/428 fine, vehicle retention, and demerit points of 20 for vest infractions and 40 for helmet noncompliance.
• The rules, set by Resolutions 012-2025-MTC/15 and 018-2025-MTC/15, require high-visibility vests with the license plate printed front and back and certified helmets.
• Riders must wear transparent protective goggles when helmets lack a wind protector or the motorcycle has no windshield.
• Motorcycle associations reject the policy, pursued court challenges that voided an earlier version in June, and met the prime minister on October 18 to press for repeal.